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Route · EWR → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), EWR to RSW (Newark to Fort Myers) ranks #870 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.5%
On-time
-1.5 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
12,414
Flights
#870 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Sep 2024 92%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 58%

Distance

1,068 mi

Carriers

16

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 206 40 4 0 B6,UA
Nov 2025 205 48 5 0 UA,B6
Oct 2025 162 46 1 2 B6,UA
Sep 2025 117 23 0 0 UA,B6
Aug 2025 124 21 2 1 UA,B6
Jul 2025 123 22 2 0 B6,UA
Jun 2025 114 22 0 1 B6,UA
May 2025 160 48 4 0 B6,UA,NK
Apr 2025 225 43 2 0 NK,UA,B6
Mar 2025 215 51 2 3 B6,UA
Feb 2025 206 45 0 0 B6,UA
Jan 2025 226 47 2 0 B6,UA
Dec 2024 222 94 1 2 B6,UA
Nov 2024 181 41 0 0 UA,B6
Oct 2024 134 15 10 0 UA,B6
Sep 2024 120 10 3 1 UA,B6
Aug 2024 121 30 7 0 B6,UA
Jul 2024 119 43 5 1 B6,UA
Jun 2024 115 25 3 2 B6,UA
May 2024 182 40 0 0 B6,UA
Apr 2024 202 40 3 1 B6,UA
Mar 2024 190 55 1 0 B6,UA
Feb 2024 198 24 4 0 B6,UA
Jan 2024 214 44 32 0 B6,UA

EWR–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (84.7%) · weakest: July (70.5%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

84.7% on-time · ~113 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~240 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

70.5% on-time · ~138 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

93 of 4,081 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

14 of 4,081 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

EWR - Newark

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Newark, NJ.

EWR on-time profile

RSW - Fort Myers

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fort Myers, FL.

RSW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See EWR and RSW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare EWR vs RSW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among EWR departures

From EWR, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 74 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 9 below 75%). Destination: Fort Myers · fleet on-time rank #3963 of 4927.

What the Data Says About EWR to RSW

The Newark to Fort Myers corridor (EWR to RSW) posts a 77.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 12,414 tracked flights. Late flights run 75.0 minutes behind on average. 16 carriers cover the 1,068-mile route; over the last 24 months, 93 of 4,081 flights were cancelled (2.3%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 58% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, EWR–RSW peaks in September at 84.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~240 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 70.5%, a 14.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does EWR to RSW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, EWR to RSW ranks #870 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from EWR to RSW? ▼
Flights from Newark to Fort Myers have a 77.5% on-time rate based on 12,414 flights. The average delay is 75.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to RSW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (93 of 4,081 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to RSW? ▼
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 1,068 miles. This route is served by 16 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to RSW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

EWR Airport

Newark
RSW Airport

Fort Myers
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using EWR–RSW data

EWR–RSW is mid-pack at 77.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare EWR and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. EWR airport
  • If your dates flex, September (84.7% on-time) beats July (70.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.5% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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